rome

BrE /ˈrəʊm/ AmE /ˈroʊm/

noun en → es

1 CITY [singular] A2

the capital city of Italy, known for its ancient history and architecture

Roma

Collocations visit Roma · historical sites in Roma

  • She is planning to visit Rome next summer.

    Ella planea visitar Roma el próximo verano.

2 ANCIENT EMPIRE [singular] B1

the ancient Roman Empire, which was a powerful state in Europe and the Mediterranean from about 509 BC to AD 476

Imperio Romano

Collocations Roman Empire's influence · fall of the Roman Empire

  • The fall of the Roman Empire had a profound impact on European history.

    La caída del Imperio Romano tuvo un profundo impacto en la historia europea.

3 CATHOLIC CHURCH [singular] B2

the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, located in Vatican City within Rome

Vaticano

Collocations Pope's residence · Holy See

  • The Pope resides in the Vatican, which is a city-state within Rome.

    El Papa reside en el Vaticano, que es un estado ciudad dentro de Roma.

4 SYMBOL [singular] C1

a symbol or emblem representing the city of Rome or the Roman Empire

emblema de Roma, símbolo romano

Collocations Rome's symbols · Roman emblem

  • The statue is a symbol of Rome and its rich history.

    La estatua es un símbolo de Roma y su rica historia.

5 METAPHOR [singular] C1

used figuratively to refer to a place or situation that is considered the center of power, influence, or activity in a particular field

centro de poder o influencia

Collocations financial Rome · media capital

  • New York is the financial center of America, often referred to as its 'Rome'.

    Nueva York es el centro financiero de América, a menudo referido como su 'Roma'.